A letter to Ghanaian music video directors – Naana The Violinist
Find out how incorporating professional string quartets in music videos can enhance the global appeal of Ghanaian music artists.
Paedae, you just fed us a classic! – Hammer
Step away from the crowd and immerse yourself in the groundbreaking album 'Same Earth, Different Worlds' by Omar Sterling. A must-listen.
There’s a Doctor on the Mic! – Abiana
Meet Abiana, the musical talent behind the soul-stirring singles 'Adunlei', 'Amen', and 'Bonooni' captivating audiences with her powerful voice.
Things to Consider Before Featuring Other Artists – MrrrDaisy
The art & science behind hitmaking collaborations!
VGMA 2021 – New Kings, Old Royals and the Ever Hungry Watchdogs
Organisers of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards have unveiled nominations for the 22nd Edition of the Scheme. The announcement event was broadcasted on TV3 and on social media via Charterhouse Live.
From VP Records Mixtape to a slot on BBC 1Xtra; King Lagazee is on the global rise!
Isaac Monney, popularly known in Showbiz as King Lagazee is a thoroughbred head who keeps growing from one height to another by the changing dates of the calendar.
Telling the story of Saa Boy No! through an avid talent lover’s discovery lens
I have always maintained the position that Accra is not Ghana, that the arts and entertainment industry is beyond Accra, and the story of James Paulinus Johnson who is known in the music circles as Saa Boy No!, a Cape Coast-based rapper and songwriter reiterates my assertion best.
Letter to upcoming musicians – Hit songs are good, but it doesn’t end there
"When the hit songs are ot coming, what you gonna do? They're going to live on their hit songs they made in the past like Daddy Lumba, Amakye Dede and Kojo Antwi are doing now. Churning out hit songs is the ultimate way to stay relevant in our industry as…
Petition for diversity and balance on VGMA Board & Nominations
The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards was established in 2000 by Mascot to celebrate Ghanaian musicians. The awards are presented annually and are broadcast live on national television.
Award shows are not musical concerts
Awards shows can be done without the presence of an audience and indeed can be done virtually that’s why we saw BET & 3Music Awards.
How to spot fake streaming services – Kwao Lezzes-Tyt
We’re in an era where lots of musicians purchase a high number of streams and views just to prove their worth to their prospective fans and industry peers.
Sampling vs Interpolation – Paul Ayitey
Interpolation is using a melody or parts or portions of a melody (underlying composition) from a previously recorded song but re-recording or reproducing the melody to sound like the original.
Reasons why most musicians end up broke – Esther Konama
It never ceases to amaze me how some musicians that achieved tremendous financial success in a relatively short time squander it all.
SM Fan Vrs Praye Tietia – Shadrack Amonoo Crabe
Are you sure that Wizkid can call Dbanj a brokeman? Are you sure Davido can call 2Face a poor man? Are you really sure that Burna Boy can tag Don Jazzy as a poor veteran?
Why Patience Nyarko needs to be lashed by the Holy Spirit – Kwame Dadzie
It is true that we live in a competitive world and that one must be fit to survive, but you need not kill anyone to survive. Live and let others live, too.
The musician’s guide to great SEO – Kwao Lezzes-Tyt
Learn how to optimize your music profile for Google search engines with these SEO tips from a Ghanaian A&R and publicist.
VGMA still has issues with the Gospel Industry – Sista Ginna
Over the years, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has limited Gospel music when it comes to nominations to mainly two categories; Gospel Song and Gospel Artiste most often, then the overall Artiste of the Year.
6 Successful Music Promotion Campaign Tips in 2020 – Kwao Lezzes-Tyt
Music promotion is taking a huge drive in 2020, one of the keys to a successful campaign is to try to promote strategically & learn from the promotions you run.
